Top 10 Cities to Buy CHEAP HOUSES in U.S. in 2025

10. Birmingham Alabama 9. Wichita Kansas 8. Binghamton NewYork 7. Peoria Illinois, 6. St. Louis Missouri 5. Augusta Georgia 4. Erie Pennsylvania 3. Cleveland Ohio 2. Toledo Ohio 1. Detroit Michigan

Crime stats ?

Birmingham. Significantly higher crime rate than national average.
Witchita. Most dangerous city in Kansas
Binghamton. Becoming safer.
Peoria. Crime rate very high.
St Louis. 2nd highest crime rate.
Augusta. Crime rates below national average.
Erie. Generally crime rates decreased. Drug crimes up.
Cleavland. High crime rate.
Toledo. Crime rates decreased .
Detroit. Crime rate decreased.
Augusta Georgia would be my favorite.

Really useful info, especially with how crazy the housing market has been. I liked that you focused on actual data and livability — not just cheap prices. For folks planning retirement or a fresh start, this kind of breakdown is exactly what we need. Straightforward and practical!

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